As for Mohun Bagan, they must also try and lift themselves after their I-League disappointment over the weekend, which saw them miss out on the title by finishing one point behind unlikely champions Aizawl FC.

Mohun Bagan had to win against Chennai City to have any chance of the title, but despite their 2-1 victory, they missed out on glory after Aizawl drew 1-1 with Shillong Lajong.

Now they have little time to recover before finding themselves in another do-or-die battle – this time on the continent.